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~- ~~-4~ 5A- 2 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />RESOLUTION OFAPPRECIATION -KATE DIXON <br />WHEREAS, Kate Dixon served as the Executive Director of the Triangle Land Conservancy <br />(TLC) for 11 years before stepping down in June of this year to pursue other interests; and <br />WHEREAS, during her tenure leading TLC, the conservancy grew to over 2,000 members <br />and has been involved in the preservation of 5,335 acres across the region, and <br />WHEREAS, Kate has been a particular friend to conservation efforts in Orange County and <br />the Lands Legacy Program by her willingness to explore partnerships between land trusts <br />and local governments on projects such as Little River Regional Park and Steep Bottom <br />Branch; and <br />WHEREAS, Kate Dixon's willingness to work collaboratively has also led to other joint project <br />opportunities that will be forthcoming between TLC and the Lands Legacy Program; and <br />WHEREAS, Kate Dixon's leadership role will be greatly missed at Triangle Land <br />Conservancy; <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />expresses its deep and heartfelt affection for the work of Kate Dixon as Executive Director of <br />the Triangle Land Conservancy, and for her willingness to provide assistance and consider <br />partnerships with the County. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board wishes Ms. Dixon well in her future endeavors, <br />and hopes that she will continue to work in conservation projects in the region and provide <br />her valuable expertise in other ways. <br />This the 2"d day of September, 2003. <br />.~ ~~ <br />Margaret W. Brown, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />ATTEST <br />Donna Baker <br />Clerk to the Board of Commissioners <br />